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Help save animals as ZooFari goes virtual—and free—in 2020! Tune in Friday, September 25th, when Friends of the National Zoo’s annual gourmet fundraiser goes virtual. From Bite Night to Byte […]
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Help save animals as ZooFari goes virtual—and free—in 2020! Tune in Friday, September 25th, when Friends of the National Zoo’s annual gourmet fundraiser goes virtual. From Bite Night to Byte […]
Join Dumbarton House staff for a virtual program on federal period card and dice games! We’ll learn some fun games and use math skills along the way. So virtually bring […]
On September 25, 2020, Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) is hosting its popular derby-themed Hats & Horses event virtually. Guests are encouraged to dress in their derby-best or […]
Masterclasses Arena Stage’s popular masterclass series returns with eight virtual offerings for pre-professional and early-career adults in the fall. Each class will meet twice a week on Wednesdays and Fridays […]
Bring your friends and family to the Woman’s National Democratic Club in Dupont Circle to watch the first presidential debate with fellow Biden/Harris supporters. Democratic candidate for US Senate in […]
Join Dumbarton House staff and DC based floral artist Sidra Forman for an hour long program on flowers! After a short lecture about the language of flowers during the Federal […]
The Greater Washington Community Foundation presents VoicesDMV: On the Table, a powerful civic engagement initiative that will bring residents from across the region together on a single day to reimagine […]
Monuments: Creative Forces is an outdoor installation by Australian artist Craig Walsh. The exhibition’s subjects will be artists whose work and artistic endeavors are changing the shape of our community […]
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts and The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) present Chamber Music Society’s “Front Row” streaming concert series.
Yacht Rock Revue is bringing you their first full band livestream, You Make My Stream Come True. Experience their smooth-sailing soft rock anywhere and everywhere you stream shows! They can’t […]
Bring your pet to our front steps to be blessed by our pastor, the Rev. Rachel Cornwell. Photos of pets also accepted. Social distancing observed.
Join us for our FREE virtual Gala to celebrate our 60th Anniversary. Includes a Zoom after party! + Online performances + Lively live and silent auctions + Incredible celebration of […]
The Mt. Zion - Female Union Band Society Historic Cemeteries Memorial Park is hosting Jon Appel as he conducts a Workshop on "How to restore and perform different types of […]
Restoration and Preservation of Historic Gravestones, Monuments, and Stonework Workshop. Please Join Us And Participate in a "48 States (and A District!) in 48 Days" Historic Cemeteries Gravestones Preservation & […]
Ellen G. Miles, Curator Emeritus, Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, discusses portraits of the family of Dr. William Thornton, architect of Tudor Place, Octagon House, and first architect of the Capitol.
oin Executive Director Mark Hudson and former Curator Grant Quertermous in conversation about the new book from Georgetown University Press. Hear compelling stories recorded by Britannia’s grandchildren and relive the […]
Enjoy an evening of New York songs and stories with the Grammy Award-winner in this livestream event from New York’s iconic Blue Note Jazz Club in partnership with Wolf Trap. […]
Join the fight for Alzheimer's first survivor at Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Learn about Alzheimer’s […]
Glen Echo Park has been part of the National Park System for fifty years! The exhibit Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Glen Echo Park as a part of the National […]
Celebrate Health, Wellness and Vitality with UnitedHealthcare's Inaugural A Better You Virtual Event UnitedHealthcare will host A Better You, a free, health and wellness educational event, online to continue helping […]
Bring your medium-sized boxes (Regular Bankers Box) of sensitive papers and for just $10 per box watch the shredding process on CCTV while you wait. Events are held on the […]
Preston Sampson is a figurative expressionist painter who captures the essence of Black people throughout US history. His nostalgic reflections portray Black Americans free, enjoying simple pleasures, through his energetic […]
Washington DC metro area artists Ric Garcia and Fierce Sonia imagine worlds where comic book and fairy tale heroes and heroines are deconstructed and reframed to explore the rhythm of […]
Truth to Power Café (Live Streamed Event) Saturday, October 10, 2020 Time: 7pm (EST USA) Free Event – Need to Register Online London Artists Projects Truth to Power Café: English […]
Amara Legal Center is hosting virtual a comedy and music event with guests like Lisa Loeb and Salt N Peppa, as well as comedians featured on The Daily Show and […]
How do people’s memories of the past inform and influence the current racial and social landscape? As part of the museum’s new series Youth in Action: Conversations about Our Future, […]
A two week celebration of fine American Craft to benefit the Smithsonian Institute, featuring artists in individual online shops, plus a virtual gala and live auction, hosted on Bidsquare
Join us at Phillips Seafood & Steak every Friday and enjoy a $15 Ultimate Burger. This burger is a totally craveable way to end your work week. We make it […]
Getting bored in quarantine? Looking for a new hobby to spice up your social distancing? Join Dumbarton House for a virtual workshop on cross stitch. Join us for the second […]
Described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation, Karla Bonoff has enjoyed critical acclaim, commercial success, enduring popularity, and the unwavering respect of her peers, which include the […]
We are so excited to be moving forward with the National Chamber Ensemble European Musical Vacation Season and look forward to making you happy with great music. Please join us […]
Do you know where Finland, the happiest country in the world, is located? During the Kids Euro Festival, in Minecraft! Come and learn about gaming, creativity and Finland! School of […]
Do you know where Finland, the happiest country in the world, is located? During the Kids Euro Festival, in Minecraft! Come and learn about gaming, creativity and Finland! School of […]
Join Collections Manager Bryn Cooley for this special venture where she'll show you what’s concealed in drawers, closets and wardrobes, and hidden in rooms at Tudor Place.
Pat Benatar, Cole Porter, and Black Sabbath—powerhouse singer/songwriter Storm Large can sing them all and more! Whether performing with Pink Martini, at a cabaret, or with a rock band, this […]
Join DC tour guide, Dwane for a virtual evening out on the spooky streets of Georgetown! Learn about local hauntings and happenings that will ensure you sleep with the light […]
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts and The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) present Chamber Music Society’s “Front Row” streaming concert series.
https://meditation-dc.org/the-power-of-a-peaceful-mind-friday-night-lecture-nov-6/ We often find ourselves in positions that we do not like and cannot change. This leaves us with unpleasant and uncomfortable feelings and can lead to strong destructive or […]
Celebrating over 50 years of extraordinary entertainment, original member Florence LaRue and company continue to deliver dynamic performances that stand the test of time. The 5th Dimension captivates audiences all […]
Bring your medium-sized boxes (Regular Bankers Box) of sensitive papers and for just $10 per box watch the shredding process on CCTV while you wait. Events are held on the […]
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts and The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) present Chamber Music Society’s “Front Row” streaming concert series.
The Heroines of Washington Gala allows March of Dimes and the community to recognize and honor professional women in the DC Metro Area for their dedication to community service. Since […]
Bringing the best of country music back to The Barns with songs that have garnered him two Grammy Awards and an induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, this Nashville […]
This holiday season, the Tudor Place garden will be illuminated with an array of lights. Explore sparkling garden rooms, twinkling lawns and shimmering tunnels of light while enjoying hot chocolate […]
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts and The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) present Chamber Music Society’s “Front Row” streaming concert series.
This holiday season, the Tudor Place garden will be illuminated with an array of lights. Explore sparkling garden rooms, twinkling lawns and shimmering tunnels of light while enjoying hot chocolate […]
This holiday season, the Tudor Place garden will be illuminated with an array of lights. Explore sparkling garden rooms, twinkling lawns and shimmering tunnels of light while enjoying hot chocolate […]
This holiday season, the Tudor Place garden will be illuminated with an array of lights. Explore sparkling garden rooms, twinkling lawns and shimmering tunnels of light while enjoying hot chocolate […]
Bring your medium-sized boxes (Regular Bankers Box) of sensitive papers and for just $10 per box watch the shredding process on CCTV while you wait. Events are held on the […]
This holiday season, the Tudor Place garden will be illuminated with an array of lights. Explore sparkling garden rooms, twinkling lawns and shimmering tunnels of light while enjoying hot chocolate […]
This holiday season, the Tudor Place garden will be illuminated with an array of lights. Explore sparkling garden rooms, twinkling lawns and shimmering tunnels of light while enjoying hot chocolate […]
Bring your medium-sized boxes (Regular Bankers Box) of sensitive papers and for just $10 per box watch the shredding process on CCTV while you wait. Events are held on the […]
A pop-rock mainstay since the mid-‘70s as a solo artist and member of The Babys and Bad English, John Waite has never slowed down. Experience an evening of original hits […]
Jim Brickman’s distinctive piano style and captivating live performances have revolutionized the popularity of piano music, making him a driving force behind modern American music. The hit-making songwriter is the […]
Jim Brickman’s distinctive piano style and captivating live performances have revolutionized the popularity of piano music, making him a driving force behind modern American music. The hit-making songwriter is the […]
Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Joan Osborne is best-known for her soulful recording of Eric Bazilian’s “One of Us.” She’s graced the stage with America’s most iconic musicians, such as The Dead and […]
Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Joan Osborne is best-known for her soulful recording of Eric Bazilian’s “One of Us.” She’s graced the stage with America’s most iconic musicians, such as The Dead and […]
Jim Messina’s legacy of musical genius spans five decades, three supergroups (Buffalo Springfield, Poco, and Loggins & Messina), a vibrant solo career, a string of hit songs, and scores of […]
Jim Messina’s legacy of musical genius spans five decades, three supergroups (Buffalo Springfield, Poco, and Loggins & Messina), a vibrant solo career, a string of hit songs, and scores of […]
WHAT: The National Building Museum is hosting a free online discussion about the Gun Violence Memorial Project. Conceived by MASS Design Group and conceptual artist Hank Willis Thomas in partnership […]
UNITY | PEACE | FORWARD A FREE OUTDOOR & VIRTUAL EXHIBIT Now through Feb. 28 on the grounds of the REACH During a time of uncertainty and isolation, how do […]
Mrs. Rosa Parks Treasure Hunt Tour Reserve: omuseum.org/parks Tickets: $30/person Where: O Museum in The Mansion, 2020 O Street NW When: (based on availability) daily 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Close 5 p.m. Celebrate the life of Mrs. Rosa Parks on this journey. Learn about Mrs. Rosa Parks' connection to DC. A resident of The […]
This winter, the artists of Washington Printmakers Gallery explore the extraordinary color of red – how to use it, how to shape it, and how to interpret the many things the color connotes. From barns to blood, love to the longest wavelength in the light spectrum, and fire trucks to fruit, red represents a myriad of unique feelings and objects. Stop by the gallery […]
Saturdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 11 a.m. EST Native American storytellers use the oral tradition to teach life lessons, tribal histories, and the nuance of languages. Such stories […]
Washington, D.C. (February 5, 2021) – Leaders from the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Philips invite veterans and their families and caregivers to join a virtual seminar […]
COVID-19 has had a disproportionate impact on Native communities throughout the US. Join experts for a conversation about combating this devastating pandemic in Indian Country. Featuring Rear Admiral Michael Toedt, […]
Full of the live and in-your-face entertainment Netflix can’t provide, this must-attend show features improvised comedy, audience interaction, and of-the-moment sketches and songs from The Second City made famous by superstars like Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bill Murray, and more.
This all-gallery group show welcomes new Foundry member John Koebert - and adventurous stylistic departures by Courtney Applequist, Kathryn Wiley, Sheila Blake, Patsy Fleming and the whole Foundry crew. Who knows - who knows - what they will do next? The show includes some 30 works by 19 of the gallery's artists. Through February 28th.
Full of the live and in-your-face entertainment Netflix can’t provide, this must-attend show features improvised comedy, audience interaction, and of-the-moment sketches and songs from The Second City made famous by superstars like Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bill Murray, and more.
Valentine's Love Hunt - 2/13 & 2/14 Reserve: omuseum.org/valentine Tickets: $55/person Where: O Museum in The Mansion, 2020 O Street NW When: 2/13/21 & 2/14/21 O Museum in The Mansion on […]
Grab a few gal pals and join Dumbarton House for a virtual tea to celebrate friendship! This virtual tea includes instruction in tea sandwich construction, a short lecture on friendship […]
Full of the live and in-your-face entertainment Netflix can’t provide, this must-attend show features improvised comedy, audience interaction, and of-the-moment sketches and songs from The Second City made famous by superstars like Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bill Murray, and more.
Full of the live and in-your-face entertainment Netflix can’t provide, this must-attend show features improvised comedy, audience interaction, and of-the-moment sketches and songs from The Second City made famous by superstars like Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bill Murray, and more.
Full of the live and in-your-face entertainment Netflix can’t provide, this must-attend show features improvised comedy, audience interaction, and of-the-moment sketches and songs from The Second City made famous by superstars like Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bill Murray, and more.
presented by the Third Space Network & Coalition partners Raw Hope of Humanity Rising responds to the extreme challenges of the moment, using online civic participation as a platform for advocacy and critical dialogue: connecting artists, activists, and changemakers to share perspectives and overcome constraints. Learn more: https://thirdspacenetwork.com/raw-hope/ The Social Impact of Mural Art, Wednesday, February 17, […]
Thursday, February 18, 6PM ET Join artist Clifford Owens for a virtual lecture presented by American University's Department of Art and the AU Museum. Clifford Owens is an artist who makes photographs, performance art, works on paper, videos, installations, and texts. His art has appeared in many solo and group exhibitions, both nationally and internationally. […]
This spring, we are teaming up with the Textile Society of America to bring you a series of virtual talks with artists who are breaking ground in textile art. The inaugural season of Contemporary Voices features innovative creators joining us from Brooklyn and Los Angeles — each with a unique practice and perspective. Born in the American […]
Los Angeles-based multimedia artist Guillermo Bert was born in Santiago, Chile, in 1959. His bi-cultural experience provides him with a lived perspective from which his artistic expression is cultivated. Bert combines his decades-long practice of working with cultural symbols of urbanism, consumerism and displacement. In this talk, Bert will focus on recent artistic projects, including […]
This spring, we are teaming up with the Textile Society of America to bring you a series of virtual talks with artists who are breaking ground in textile art. The inaugural season of Contemporary Voices features innovative creators joining us from Brooklyn and Los Angeles — each with a unique practice and perspective. Ai Kijima is an […]
Architecture-focused street photography has long been key to documenting our city’s history in real time. With photography more accessible than ever, anyone can participate in capturing our ever-changing city for […]
Please join fellow DC residents to share your values, priorities, and ideas with Mayor Bowser as her FY2022 budget is developed. Saturday, February 20, 2021 11:00 a.m. Watch live and […]
Saturday, February 20, 2021 2:00 PM 3:30 PM DC Strings Workshop (map) Google Calendar ICS Join DC Strings Orchestra in its 4th concert of the season featuring works from diverse composers including Florence Price, CPE Bach, and others.
National Chamber Ensemble presents a very special virtual Valentine's Concert featuring the best of the Russian Romantic composers, Tchaikovsky and Borodin. We are proud to keep the music going during a challenging time with our virtual season. As a bonus, each concert is paired with a Zoom Virtual Wine and Cheese reception and live conversation with the artists one […]
From the day that Mathias de Sousa and Francisco landed in St. Mary’s county aboard the Ark and the Dove in 1634, Black Marylanders have made significant contributions to both […]
On Wednesday, February 24, from 2:00-3:15 p.m. ET, join us for a conversation about how quietly courageous leaders in city government, policy advocacy, and workforce development are innovating to improve the […]
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2021—The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is participating in a national virtual town hall, “Unlearning Systemic Racism,” hosted by the African American YMCA CEOs on Wednesday, Feb. 24 […]
Presented By SHC Music Tribe Dan Navarro Benefit For O Museum THIS SUNDAY | 6PM | Live Stream Free To Stream On Facebook YouTube Join us after the show for a special meet & greet with the artist
March 10, 8:00 PM ET P&P Live! With Jasmine Mans, Jasmin Kaur and Upile Chisala Jasmine Mans/BLACK GIRL, CALL HOME (3/9/21) Hosted by Politics & Prose Link: https://www.politics-prose.com/event/book/pp-live-jasmine-mans-black-girl-call-home
Gallery 2021 February 26 & 27, 7:30PM ET AU Dance Program’s graduating Dance Majors present an evening of creative research projects that tour the galleries of the AU Museum, live-streamed directly to you. Presentations include talks, performances and films surrounding embodied approaches towards agency, colorism, temporality, and space. Audiences will be able to ask questions […]
The D.C. Commission for Arts and Humanities (CAH) has embarked on an update of its 2009 Public Art Master Plan. The purpose of the update is to take a broad, fresh and […]
The Soviets Signed a Lot of Arms Control Treaties with Us. Then Came the Hard Part: Making Sure They Were Complying. What Did That Look Like on the Ground? How Did We Know They Weren’t Spoofing Us? How Did Those Site Inspections Work? Ask the Former Missileer AF General Who Was Director of the On-Site […]
Free Virtual Lecture: February 28, 2-3:30PM Kasten began her career in ceramics in 2000, apprenticing with British ceramist Rupert Spira. After a year in England gaining a foundation in functional studio pottery, Kasten traveled to Kathmandu, Nepal, where she spent four years as head of a project for developing a stoneware ceramic facility for artisan […]
The D.C. Commission for Arts and Humanities (CAH) has embarked on an update of its 2009 Public Art Master Plan. The purpose of the update is to take a broad, fresh and inclusive look at public art in the District of Columbia, with a focus on the unique nature of CAH and how it can best serve […]
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, will receive the National Museum of American History’s signature honor, The Great Americans Medal. The medal presentation will be followed […]
Join us Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. ET for a virtual presentation of the Great Americans Medal to Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., for his extraordinary leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and […]
Much of what we know about Thomas Jefferson is what his daughter Patsy Jefferson allowed us to know. Find out why that is when New York Times bestselling author Laura Kamoie discusses the history […]
Textile and social practice artist Sonya Clark (b. 1967) is renowned for her mixed-media works that address race and visibility, explore Blackness, and redress history. This exhibition—the first survey of Clark’s 25-year career—includes the artist’s well-known sculptures made from black pocket combs, human hair, and thread as well as works created from flags, currency, beads, […]
Quantcast Virtual NOVA: Advertising in 2021 and Beyond US & CAN: Wednesday, March 3 at 9:00 am PT / 12:00 pm ET APAC: Thursday, March 4 at 12:00 pm AEDT / […]
Please join U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (CT) and Michael Bennet (CO), along with national out-of-school time leaders on March 3, 2021, for an update on a K-12 reconciliation bill that […]
Peace Corps at 60: Inside the Volunteer Experience brings the world home through the stories and objects of 30 individuals, representing a sampling of the 240,000 people who have volunteered their service. The exhibition, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Peace Corps, spotlights cross-cultural understanding as nations and people around the world are undergoing major economic, social and migratory […]